A gardening rhyme to mark Christmas time

After writing this column for over 25 years, this is still the most requested reprint, so as a gift each year I go with tradition and offer this Christmas column so that it can be used and shared copyright free. You can also download a copy from my website at binettigarden.com. ’Twas the week before [...]

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Beauty spot: spice perfume

I’m looking for a spicy perfume that rises from your skin, giving day-long hints of warmth and pleasure rather than, as some spice fragrances do, the lingering suggestion of manure. It’s worrying. There’s a thin line between gorgeous and farm-ish, one that requires careful smelling and regular second opinions. I want one that is barely noticeable [...]

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